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...or, his time is more valuable than waiting for the store to open until the next day if the first thing he tries doesn't work. Been there, unfortunately.
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Swung by a Lowes by work and to my surprise, they had the Holiday Craftsman V Series tools on sale. 
I picked up the ratcheting screwdriver set with removable blades. It also comes with two sets of bits. the phillips and slotted bits are regular plain jane type bits. However, the Torx & SAE hex bits are the Xtract type. The screwdriver handle also has a hex cut out on one side so, you can use it as a fixed Tee Handle. The handle end cap is also a stubby magnetic bit driver.
Next up, is the made in France eight piece screwdriver set. You get Phillips 1, 2, 3, & 4. Slotted 1/8, 1/4, 5/16, & 3/8. P3, P4, SL 5/16 & 3/8 have hex bolsters. Beefy handles and satin finished blades with black tips. Lastly, I picked up the metric shallow 1/2 drive six point socket set. No skip Sizes 12 mm to 24 mm on a magnetic holder. Nicely finished.
Lowes had several other socket and ratchet sets including the compact 1/4 drive set on display. I couldn't find any of the ratcheting wrench sets other people have snagged. This stuff wasn't in the tool section but, in the holiday tool special section by the Christmas decorations in cardboard displays. They probably had maybe 10 or so of each item. SAE sizes were also available. Lowes had four piece flex head ratchet sets for like $59.97. Individual ratchet for $19.97. Socket sets with ratchet were $39.97. The sets I got were $19.97 a pop.
Time will tell if this is Lowes dumping the Craftsman V series or just reducing inventory with holiday specials. One things for sure, it will sell out quickly.
I picked up the ratcheting screwdriver set with removable blades. It also comes with two sets of bits. the phillips and slotted bits are regular plain jane type bits. However, the Torx & SAE hex bits are the Xtract type. The screwdriver handle also has a hex cut out on one side so, you can use it as a fixed Tee Handle. The handle end cap is also a stubby magnetic bit driver.
Next up, is the made in France eight piece screwdriver set. You get Phillips 1, 2, 3, & 4. Slotted 1/8, 1/4, 5/16, & 3/8. P3, P4, SL 5/16 & 3/8 have hex bolsters. Beefy handles and satin finished blades with black tips. Lastly, I picked up the metric shallow 1/2 drive six point socket set. No skip Sizes 12 mm to 24 mm on a magnetic holder. Nicely finished.
Lowes had several other socket and ratchet sets including the compact 1/4 drive set on display. I couldn't find any of the ratcheting wrench sets other people have snagged. This stuff wasn't in the tool section but, in the holiday tool special section by the Christmas decorations in cardboard displays. They probably had maybe 10 or so of each item. SAE sizes were also available. Lowes had four piece flex head ratchet sets for like $59.97. Individual ratchet for $19.97. Socket sets with ratchet were $39.97. The sets I got were $19.97 a pop.
Time will tell if this is Lowes dumping the Craftsman V series or just reducing inventory with holiday specials. One things for sure, it will sell out quickly.
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Swung by a Lowes by work and to my surprise, they had the Holiday Craftsman V Series tools on sale.
I picked up the ratcheting screwdriver set with removable blades. It also comes with two sets of bits. the phillips and slotted bits are regular plain jane type bits. However, the Torx & SAE hex bits are the Xtract type. The screwdriver handle also has a hex cut out on one side so, you can use it as a fixed Tee Handle. The handle end cap is also a stubby magnetic bit driver.
Next up, is the made in France eight piece screwdriver set. You get Phillips 1, 2, 3, & 4. Slotted 1/8, 1/4, 5/16, & 3/8. P3, P4, SL 5/16 & 3/8 have hex bolsters. Beefy handles and satin finished blades with black tips. Lastly, I picked up the metric shallow 1/2 drive six point socket set. No skip Sizes 12 mm to 24 mm on a magnetic holder. Nicely finished.
Lowes had several other socket and ratchet sets including the compact 1/4 drive set on display. I couldn't find any of the ratcheting wrench sets other people have snagged. This stuff wasn't in the tool section but, in the holiday tool special section by the Christmas decorations in cardboard displays. They probably had maybe 10 or so of each item. SAE sizes were also available. Lowes had four piece flex head ratchet sets for like $59.97. Individual ratchet for $19.97. Socket sets with ratchet were $39.97. The sets I got were $19.97 a pop.
Time will tell if this is Lowes dumping the Craftsman V series or just reducing inventory with holiday specials. One things for sure, it will sell out quickly.
The prices on the lowes website are even better. Not sure what they are trying to do, maybe reduce unsold inventory? Regardless they excellent tools and a bargain at those prices, they most definitely flying off shelves. I bought the long flex head wrenches 6pt for 48$ if I remember correctly.
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New Hyper Tough mini pry bars and bit adaptor from Walmart:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/2-Piece-Mini-Handle-Pry-Bar-Set/5734872453?classType=REGULAR
For comparison:
NOS OTC velcro hub prep kit:
NOS Gearwrench T10-T30 torx screwdrivers.
Always liked how these handles feel:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/2-Piece-Mini-Handle-Pry-Bar-Set/5734872453?classType=REGULAR
For comparison:
NOS OTC velcro hub prep kit:
NOS Gearwrench T10-T30 torx screwdrivers.
Always liked how these handles feel:
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Found a metric set of NOS Craftsman raised panel wrenches (Made in Japan) still in the original packaging from sometime back between 1969-1987 when Japan was producing "some" Craftsman tools.
7mm to 18mm with no skips for $35.00
Score!
7mm to 18mm with no skips for $35.00
Score!
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I saw this deal in the Milwaukee thread, so I ordered online and picked up. The person who pulled the order put in a 12ah HO instead of a Forge, so it took an hour at customer service to find someone who knew where the correct item was and get it exchanged.
Wright 32426, 1/4" ratchet
The handle looks funky but is actually really comfortable and easy to orientate with the square profile. It has some mass to it, so the balance point is about in the middle of the ratchet's overall length. The head is very small at ~21.5mm across and the handle is also on the shorter side at ~120mm overall or ~110mm from the center of the anvil. Finish and production is very good with no visible grinding marks despite this being the satin oxide version.
Backdrag is fairly low which is good because the mechanism unfortunately appears to be non-serviceable. It is secured with a spiral snap ring on the bottom and uses a rocking pawl design but I couldn't disassemble it any further. Interestingly, it uses two tiny parallel ball bearings under the pawl rather than just one.
The corners of the selector switch were pretty sharp, so I rounded them off and then ended up stripping the rest of the finish to make it one uniform color. I could still polish it a little better, but I think the two tone contrasts nicely.
The handle looks funky but is actually really comfortable and easy to orientate with the square profile. It has some mass to it, so the balance point is about in the middle of the ratchet's overall length. The head is very small at ~21.5mm across and the handle is also on the shorter side at ~120mm overall or ~110mm from the center of the anvil. Finish and production is very good with no visible grinding marks despite this being the satin oxide version.
Backdrag is fairly low which is good because the mechanism unfortunately appears to be non-serviceable. It is secured with a spiral snap ring on the bottom and uses a rocking pawl design but I couldn't disassemble it any further. Interestingly, it uses two tiny parallel ball bearings under the pawl rather than just one.
The corners of the selector switch were pretty sharp, so I rounded them off and then ended up stripping the rest of the finish to make it one uniform color. I could still polish it a little better, but I think the two tone contrasts nicely.
Interesting! I recently discovered a smaller set of Sears, non-Cman combo made-in-Japan wrenches I bought in the 80's, and looking at them now, I must say, they're nicely made. Those look even nicer.Found a metric set of NOS Craftsman raised panel wrenches (Made in Japan) still in the original packaging from the 1970's/ 1980's.
7mm to 18mm with no skips for $35.00
Score!
I had totally forgotten about them. I know the 7mm went for a wild ride for a few years in the late 80's -- brake bleeder screw... dust cap installed.
Swung by a Lowes by work and to my surprise, they had the Holiday Craftsman V Series tools on sale.
I picked up the ratcheting screwdriver set with removable blades. It also comes with two sets of bits. the phillips and slotted bits are regular plain jane type bits. However, the Torx & SAE hex bits are the Xtract type. The screwdriver handle also has a hex cut out on one side so, you can use it as a fixed Tee Handle. The handle end cap is also a stubby magnetic bit driver.
Next up, is the made in France eight piece screwdriver set. You get Phillips 1, 2, 3, & 4. Slotted 1/8, 1/4, 5/16, & 3/8. P3, P4, SL 5/16 & 3/8 have hex bolsters. Beefy handles and satin finished blades with black tips. Lastly, I picked up the metric shallow 1/2 drive six point socket set. No skip Sizes 12 mm to 24 mm on a magnetic holder. Nicely finished.
Lowes had several other socket and ratchet sets including the compact 1/4 drive set on display. I couldn't find any of the ratcheting wrench sets other people have snagged. This stuff wasn't in the tool section but, in the holiday tool special section by the Christmas decorations in cardboard displays. They probably had maybe 10 or so of each item. SAE sizes were also available. Lowes had four piece flex head ratchet sets for like $59.97. Individual ratchet for $19.97. Socket sets with ratchet were $39.97. The sets I got were $19.97 a pop.
Time will tell if this is Lowes dumping the Craftsman V series or just reducing inventory with holiday specials. One things for sure, it will sell out quickly.
I have tuned out Craftsman after Sears withered. Are those screwdrivers FACOM ergo-twists?!
The 8 peice
The 8-piece screwdriver set is at least very similar to the FACOM, with the round cross sections of the grip at the shank and **** ends, and a rounded square cross section in the middle of the grip. They are a bargain if you can find them. I personally like the grip.
The 8-piece screwdriver set is at least very similar to the FACOM, with the round cross sections of the grip at the shank and **** ends, and a rounded square cross section in the middle of the grip. They are a bargain if you can find them. I personally like the grip.
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I think these are based on the Protwist series. If I remember correctly, the ergotwists had more of a ball shaped handle towards the top.
There's a whole generation of Ford mechanics who became wizards are fixing goofed up spark plug threads, installing repair inserts. They put their faith in lots of compressed air delivered by curved pipe or hose to blow any chips out of the cylinder and back out the spark plug hole. Around the 10 minute mark here:
I used to watch a YouTube mechanic named Ray, in FL, who put huge amounts of faith in compressed air, when he had an intake manifold off a V engine. With enough nagging, he started stuffing paper towels into intake ports but he never really got religion on the matter. (When you think of the efforts automakers and race engine builders make to keep engine building rooms clean...) But it generally works out for them. And I'd feel better about doing it with one cylinder through a plug hole than every cylinder through the intake port in a hurry while previously blown ports have their paper towel plug removed (OK, OK, I'm griping about Ray here...)
I believe all of the stuff in the current "V-series" selection is rebranded Facom.
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On the road for work so I had to find a Lowe’s with the V’s in stock. 40 miles from the hotel in Huntsville had a good supply. I don’t need any of it but I’m powerless to not buy into a good tool deal. All this for around $190.
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Great haul!!! That compact 1/4 drive socket set is one of my favorites. Great find on the long flex head ratcheting wrenches.On the road for work so I had to find a Lowe’s with the V’s in stock. 40 miles from the hotel in Huntsville had a good supply. I don’t need any of it but I’m powerless to not buy into a good tool deal. All this for around $190.
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Swung by a Lowes by work and to my surprise, they had the Holiday Craftsman V Series tools on sale.
I picked up the ratcheting screwdriver set with removable blades. It also comes with two sets of bits. the phillips and slotted bits are regular plain jane type bits. However, the Torx & SAE hex bits are the Xtract type. The screwdriver handle also has a hex cut out on one side so, you can use it as a fixed Tee Handle. The handle end cap is also a stubby magnetic bit driver.
Next up, is the made in France eight piece screwdriver set. You get Phillips 1, 2, 3, & 4. Slotted 1/8, 1/4, 5/16, & 3/8. P3, P4, SL 5/16 & 3/8 have hex bolsters. Beefy handles and satin finished blades with black tips. Lastly, I picked up the metric shallow 1/2 drive six point socket set. No skip Sizes 12 mm to 24 mm on a magnetic holder. Nicely finished.
Lowes had several other socket and ratchet sets including the compact 1/4 drive set on display. I couldn't find any of the ratcheting wrench sets other people have snagged. This stuff wasn't in the tool section but, in the holiday tool special section by the Christmas decorations in cardboard displays. They probably had maybe 10 or so of each item. SAE sizes were also available. Lowes had four piece flex head ratchet sets for like $59.97. Individual ratchet for $19.97. Socket sets with ratchet were $39.97. The sets I got were $19.97 a pop.
Time will tell if this is Lowes dumping the Craftsman V series or just reducing inventory with holiday specials. One things for sure, it will sell out quickly.
Not a single Lowes in my state carries V Series.
And the double box 6pt ratcheting wrenches are $49 on Lowes.com but it's $79 shipping. lol
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Slumming it. Power Torque 3/8 chrome, and Wally world Hyper Tough 3/8 impacts. I wanted some 6 point deep 3/8s, and these are mostly a basic rail... since I've been running 12s forever, and I was curious about the Wally World cheapies.
That does not bode well for a lifetime warranty.Time will tell if this is Lowes dumping the Craftsman V series or just reducing inventory with holiday specials. One things for sure, it will sell out quickly.
I checked the Wilde site. Part #2-SQ.B It would be nice if companies stopped using dashes and periods in their part numbers because it makes searching for them really unreliable on a lot of stores.
No striking cap!
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Ok,long answer to question. Moneypit baja VW project needs door panels. I plan on using the aluminum ones as shown below. Was brainstorming attaching them but did not want to drill door, So I thought rivnuts, then thought some more, measured holes, they are 7.8mm/5/16 diameter. I then realized maybe a christmas tree fastener would work. Tested the idea with a quick piece of this cardboard and it looks like a winner. So now I need a template for the hole pattern. Using an old hardboard door panel as a template and punching out a new cardboard template that is exact as the hardboard template hole pattern is spaced correctly but not on the edge. Will take pictures and post.
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While searching for Crafsman V Series sale items the other day, I stumbled upon this 50 piece Kobalt compact 1/4 drive set for $19.98. Item # 5996331. It's probably one of the less expensive sets I've seen but, very complete. In a case measuring roughly 4.5 X 6.5 inches, you get a 90 tooth quick release ratchet, a short spinner handle, a 2 & 4 inch extension, universal joint, bit holder, 22 S2 bits including T6-T27, PH1-3, hex 3-8mm, slotted 4.5, 6.5 & 8, along M5, M6, & M8 triple square, and a 1/4 X 1/4 square adapter bit. One of the better bit selections I've seen. 22 six point sockets in sizes 1/8-1/2 and 4-14mm (no 4.5 or 5.5mm). The sockets have nice chrome, nice drive tool ball cutouts on the square drive end, and large size markings and you get metric & SAE sockets. The ratchet measures roughly 5 7/8 inches long overall. It has a nice feel to me but, I'm on the fence about its torpedo handle shape. The ratchet gear cover is secured by two T6 screws and the ratchet isn't sealed. Apply some 3 in 1 oil, and it oozes out. I was surprised to see the set made in Taiwan. The box holds everything well. In fact, you may want a pocket pry bar/screwdriver or small pliers on hand to separate the tools from the box. It's been a long time since I bought anything Kobalt other a penlight or utility knife. For $20 plus tax, it's a winner-winner-chicken dinner to me. 
The ratchet gear cover is secured by two T6 screws and the ratchet isn't sealed. Apply some 3 in 1 oil, and it oozes out. I was surprised to see the set made in Taiwan. The box holds everything well. In fact, you may want a pocket pry bar/screwdriver or small pliers on hand to separate the tools from the box. It's been a long time since I bought anything Kobalt other a penlight or utility knife. For $20 plus tax, it's a winner-winner-chicken dinner to me. Attachments
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Got a couple of icon tools as a gift from my brother.
Ratchet was a bit dry but still sort of smooth.
The hammer is a trial.
Ratchet was a bit dry but still sort of smooth.
The hammer is a trial.
Hansen socket trays and a couple of C-clamps
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Norseman Vortex Point Drill Bit Set Moly Mechanics length 3 flats
Norseman Vortex Point Drill Bit Set Moly Mechanics length 3 flats Norseman Vortex Point Drill Bit Set Moly Mechanics length 3 flats
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I had to enlarge some holes in some relatively thin metal, these made it very easy to keep them centered.... And for my application I wanted to keep them centered.
Little fluid, a little drilling, and I was good to go and back into business.
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Nice Snap-on hammers! Those faces are begging to be mirror polished!
Thanks. I will keep this in mind if I need to so something like that. It can be a big job to remove the heads on a car. It is surprising what can work!
You might also connect small and fairly rigid tube to a vacuum and vacuum it heavily. That might, if dipped in enough, get out the bigger chips. I guess the oil filtration might take out some of the small stuff too and you could replace the oil soon after.
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Thanks for sharing the deal. Ordered online, and will probably return the 8.0 forge
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Remove the cylinder head? Are you kidding?
Put the air nozzle on it, give it a couple blasts, and drive it.
It's a Ford. You'd be amazed what you can get away with.
It's SBD saturating the market. This is not accidental. There's a method to this madness. They are going to have "V series" under every Christmas tree in America. Selling price isn't relevant at the moment.Time will tell if this is Lowes dumping the Craftsman V series or just reducing inventory with holiday specials. One things for sure, it will sell out quickly.
I'm not too sure that's a good idea.
You know the old "Watch this Space?"
Watch SBD's space.
John Cummins, the lead guy in the tear-down department, came through the swinging doors into the office one morning holding a piston out of a Ford V8 in his hand.
The piston had a 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" USS cap screw pounded into the top of it.
John felt it appropriate to bring it up and show it to Art and Mike and Tom and me and a couple other guys who were up on the front counter.
You'd be amazed what you can jam down through those intake runners and still have a perfectly running engine.
Just sayin'....
Between the filter and those chips is a screen (yay!) but also a pump (boo!) but I'd be most concerned about how in the world those bits get past the piston rings, the damage, if any, happens up in there.
I'm a nerd who removes plug wire/COP then blasts air before removing a spark plug!
If you want to vacuum in close quarters, I'm a big fan of the Vaccuflex kit.
Vaccuflex - Lee Valley Tools
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The concentric grooves in the red bits -- that's soft plastic that fits over a male end of a vacuum hose and the grooves help it fit various sizes.
My favorite use for these is removing small, pesky leaves from drains/crevices/cowl/underhood area. Can be used for retrieving small things, too.
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I'll tell ya one thing, that kind of punch isn't very good for sheet metal at all. I proved that again today!
I do look forward to the day I can use them on leather or cardboard, that'll be awesome.